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Cleaner Technology Transfer to the Polish Textile ... - Miljøstyrelsen

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Topic 30.<br />

Products containing<br />

formaldehyde<br />

Case illustration:<br />

Avoid use of formaldehyde<br />

Concept Some finishing chemicals are releasing formaldehyde – ei<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> application<br />

process or later at <strong>the</strong> consumer – causing risks of allergic reactions.<br />

Formaldehyde is even listed as a possible carcinogenic compound. Releasing<br />

of formaldehyde is primarily known from compounds assuring crease, shrinkproof<br />

fabrics, and as a binding auxilliary in dye-stuffs for printing. New products<br />

– low in or even free of formaldehyde – have been commercialized over<br />

<strong>the</strong> past years, but <strong>the</strong>ir quality still gives rise <strong>to</strong> discussion. Many companies<br />

apply mechanical means for pre-shrinking and <strong>the</strong> stabilizing of fabrics without<br />

use of chemicals.<br />

Improvement potentials Reduction of impacts in working environment and on consumers.<br />

Relevance Most companies.<br />

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